Boston Properties
Boston Properties, Inc., a leading real estate investment trust (REIT), is headquartered in the United States and primarily operates in major metropolitan regions such as Boston, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. Founded in 1970, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the commercial real estate sector, focusing on the development, ownership, and management of high-quality office spaces and mixed-use properties. With a portfolio that includes iconic buildings and sustainable developments, Boston Properties is recognised for its commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship. The company has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the largest publicly traded developers in the U.S. Its strategic positioning in key urban markets and dedication to excellence have solidified its reputation as a trusted leader in the industry.
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Boston Properties's score of 72 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Boston Properties's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Boston Properties reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12637000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 80545000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 357644000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant portion of their overall emissions profile, with Scope 3 emissions being the largest contributor. In 2023, the company recorded 12000000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 80634000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 512364000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, indicating a slight reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions year-on-year, while Scope 3 emissions increased. Boston Properties has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon-neutral operations by 2025, which includes both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. They have achieved an 86% reduction in GHG emissions intensity since 2008 and are targeting a 45% reduction in GHG emissions intensity by 2025 from a 2008 baseline. Additionally, they have committed to reducing combined Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 39% per square metre by 2024 from a 2018 base year, and Scope 3 emissions by 14% per square metre by 2025 from the same baseline. The company has also established long-term targets, committing to a 73.57% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per square metre by 2030 from a 2018 base year, alongside a 58.14% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and downstream leased assets within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Boston Properties' commitment to sustainable practices in the real estate sector.
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| 2016 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 10,839,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 235,358,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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